MENA: Clay Market 2024

Clay Market Size in MENA

The MENA's clay market was estimated at $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Clay Production in MENA

In value terms, clay production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

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Clay Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2023, shipments abroad of clays decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a eleven-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, clay exports reached $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Iran (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the clays exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Egypt (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Iran (X%) and Morocco (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Turkey increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest clay supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

In Turkey, clay exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Clay Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2023, the amount of clays imported in MENA dropped to X tons, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, clay imports expanded modestly to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Turkey represented the largest importer of clays in MENA, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. Algeria (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Tunisia (X%), Egypt (X%), Saudi Arabia (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Bahrain (X%). Morocco (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to clay imports into Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Bahrain (X%) and Algeria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bahrain emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Morocco (X%), Tunisia (X%), Egypt (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Algeria and Bahrain increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported clays in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

In Turkey, clay imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, clay import price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Bahrain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform